Revolution Causes explores the complex origins of revolutions, examining the social, economic, and political elements that ignite widespread upheaval. It highlights how systemic inequalities, such as vast differences in wealth and opportunity, breed resentment and fuel demands for change.
The book further investigates the erosion of political legitimacy, looking at how governments lose public trust through corruption, repression, or failure to address critical issues. These combined forces create conditions ripe for revolutionary movements throughout history.

The book adopts a structured approach, beginning with definitions of key concepts like "revolution" and "social inequality." Subsequent chapters present case studies of revolutions across different eras and regions, including the French and Russian Revolutions. Each case study analyzes specific factors that contributed to the revolution's outbreak and progression.
A concluding chapter synthesizes these findings, drawing broader conclusions about the causes of revolutions and their long-term consequences, offering insights applicable to understanding contemporary political movements.